TRASHED! Mystery Firebug Torches City Cans
Someone’s playing with fire — literally. Just before 10 a.m., police raced to a report of flaming garbage cans on ...
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Mailbox Mystery Highlights Bigger Issue as City Eyes Homeless Taskforce
At 9 a.m., a resident on Grandview Avenue made an unusual call to 911: a woman kept checking her mailbox,...
Tense Moments, Tough Calls: Officers Help Smooth Difficult CPS Child Removal
Child welfare cases are never easy—for families, for caseworkers, or for the officers called in to help. Just after 10...
TEEN DRAMA TURNS TO DOOR-BANGING THREATS!
School Feud Boils Over on 16th Street What started as schoolyard drama erupted into a doorstep showdown on 16th Street,...
METH, MOM & A GUN: SON CLAIMS MOM FIRED SHOTS IN WILD FAMILY FEUD!
He says she aimed. She says he broke in. The truth? Still full of holes—literally. A twisted tale of family...
RAGE AT THE DQ: BOYFRIEND BUSTED AFTER WILD DOMESTIC ASSAULT IN PARKING LOT MELTDOWN!
Wanted a threesome, got a trip to jail instead! A Dairy Queen parking lot turned into a scene of chaos...
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GUTTED! Portsmouth Schools Axe 35 Staff – Even the Superintendent’s Former Students Get the Boot
It’s heartbreak in the hallways. Portsmouth City Schools just slashed 35 staff members in a desperate bid to stop a $4.2 million budget bleeding, and Superintendent Matthew McCorkle says the pain cuts deep—three of the people let go were once...
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“She Doesn’t Even Know Them” — Shocking Case of Child Sending Explicit Images to Strangers Online Sparks Alarm
Officials Warn: This Isn’t Just Sexting—It’s a Dangerous Trend Among Vulnerable Youth A disturbing case involving a minor in a...
Police, EMS Respond to 63 Calls in One Day Across Scioto County
On Thursday, April 24, Scioto County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) deputies and EMS teams responded to 63 separate calls for service....
GUTTED! Portsmouth Schools Axe 35 Staff – Even the Superintendent’s Former Students Get the Boot
It’s heartbreak in the hallways. Portsmouth City Schools just slashed 35 staff members in a desperate bid to stop a...
BUSTED ON CAMERA! Late-Night Break-In Caught on Security Footage — Cops Nab Two
It was a wild night in Portsmouth as two separate shady characters ended up behind bars — one caught on...
Busted! 04/25/25 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 186 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Predator Walks: Ex-Teacher Who Admitted Sex Abuse Released After Just 5 Months
A former Bloom-Vernon School District teacher who admitted to sexually abusing a student is back on the streets after serving...
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Predator Walks: Ex-Teacher Who Admitted Sex Abuse Released After Just 5 Months
A former Bloom-Vernon School District teacher who admitted to sexually abusing a student is back on the streets after serving less than five months of a one-year prison sentence. At a Thursday morning hearing, Scioto County Common Pleas Judge Howard...
Read moreDetailsScioto County Sheriff’s Office and EMS Activity Report – April 23, 2025
As part of our ongoing commitment to public service and transparency, Scioto County Daily News provides a breakdown of law...
Busted! 04/24/25 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 185 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
GUN THREAT SHOCKER ON 6TH STREET!
A terrifying midday encounter on 6th Street has one woman shaken and police on the hunt. Around 12:30 p.m., a...
Scioto County Sheriff’s Office & EMS Activity Report for April 22, 2025
On April 22, 2025, local police and EMS responded to 56 total calls for service throughout Scioto County. These calls...
“I’m Going to Shoot Up the School”: Why Even Dated Threats from Kids Must Be Taken Seriously
A disturbing threat allegedly made by a student at a Lawrence County middle school is now in the hands of...
Brawls & Burgers: Gallia Street Drama Over $5 and a Flying Rock!
Welcome to Gallia Street, where tempers are hot, patience is short, and even five bucks is enough to spark a...
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